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The Best Creamy Tortellini With Tomatoes

The Best Creamy Tortellini With Tomatoes for Cozy Nights

This comforting one-pan meal of creamy tortellini with tomatoes is quick to prepare and will delight your family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive or Avocado Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 2 Shallots, diced Can swap with yellow onion
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced Garlic powder can be used if in a pinch
  • 2 cups Cherry or Grape Tomatoes Canned tomatoes are a good substitute
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers Sautéed fresh peppers can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste Can skip if using sweet fresh tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Fresh herbs could elevate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Fresh herbs could elevate flavor
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream is a dairy-free substitute
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, divided Use nutritional yeast for a vegan option
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Chopped Spinach Can substitute with kale or Swiss chard
For the Tortellini
  • 3 cups Cooked Cheese Tortellini Opt for gluten-free for dietary needs

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the diced shallots and minced garlic, cooking for about 3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Toss in the cherry or grape tomatoes and cook for around 10 minutes, pressing to burst them.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, roasted red peppers, salt, basil, Italian seasoning, and black pepper; cook for 2 more minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, simmering for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Fold in the Parmesan cheese, cooked tortellini, and chopped spinach, stirring until combined.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, topping with remaining Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with different tortellini types or proteins and is perfect for busy weeknights.

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